The Role
This role is responsible for assisting the Syndicate Finance team in the effective production and delivery of financial information.
Responsibilities will include:
Quarterly & Monthly Reporting:
- Provide flexible support for the delivery of the syndicate result & the production of the balance sheet
- Support the Syndicate Finance Manager in various monthly and quarterly accounting activities
- Lead the testing in various finance projects
- Working with Finance Systems, IT and Actuarial, developing consistent financial reporting infrastructure and aligning financial reporting processes
- Developing and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, including leading the delivery of change
- Assist in the offshoring of syndicate activities, suggesting future improvements to the current model
Finance Team Development / Interaction:
- Contribute new ideas for fresh analysis, improvement of process and for making better use of technology
- Work directly with other areas of the Finance team (Group Finance, Regulatory Reporting, FP&A, Treasury, Capital, Tax) to ensure good communication and understanding between teams
- Work collaboratively with other teams in the resolutions of queries, problems and in the improvement of team functioning
Additional / Ad Hoc Tasks:
- Investigate and analyse issues that arise, and provide summaries and recommendations to the Syndicate Finance Manager
- Implement improvements to existing processes
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong analytical, modelling and mathematical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Syndicate experience
- Strong attention to detail and focused on the delivery of high quality work